In a shocking discovery in Naranjal, Guayas, authorities found eight human heads in two sacks on a rural road on Saturday morning. The heads belonged to men predominantly from the coastal cities of Manta and Portoviejo, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence and organized crime in the region. The gruesome find was made by police who were initially responding to a report about a stolen truck, but instead uncovered a far more disturbing crime scene.

Marco Castillo, the commander of the Guayas subzone, stated that the location where the heads were found is not considered to be the site of the original crime. This suggests that the victims may have been killed elsewhere before their remains were disposed of in Naranjal. Additionally, the finding of pamphlets at the scene with messages such as "Prohibited to steal" points to a potential warning issued by a criminal group, indicating that this murder may be linked to cartel activities or other forms of organized crime.

The incident sheds light on the escalating violence in Ecuador, particularly in regions where drug trafficking and gang-related activities are prevalent. The fact that victims were identified as coming from Manta and Portoviejo may suggest that these cities are being affected by the ripple effects of turf wars between criminal organizations, raising concerns for community safety and law enforcement response in combating such brutality.